Ryan ten doeschate

London, Jan 22. After leading Essex for four seasons, Ryan ten Doeschate has stepped down as club captain. In his place, Tom Westley will now lead the side.

During ten Doeschate's tenure, Essex rose to the top of red-ball cricket and won three titles in four campaigns. He captained the side for 58 first-class matches during this period, winning on 33 occasions and suffering defeat just eight times.